Ward · ColchesterUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in New Town and Christ Church
Street-level crime hotspots for New Town and Christ Church ward in Colchester.
Crime Rate
113.9
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#15
of 17 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+2.9%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
36 On or near Police Station
Violence and sexual offences: 16 Drugs: 5 Public order: 4
2
24 On or near Supermarket
Shoplifting: 23 Burglary: 1
3
9 On or near Supermarket
Public order: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Drugs: 1
4
8 On or near Fairfax Road
Violence and sexual offences: 6 Other theft: 1 Possession of weapons: 1
5
6 On or near Sports/Recreation Area
Public order: 3 Shoplifting: 2 Bicycle theft: 1
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in April 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →